CertCities.com Readers Name Cisco, Security Certifications Top Titles to Acquire in 2003.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2002 Annual IT Certification "Hot List" Shows Growing Interest in Linux/Unix Designations Cisco's Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE See Cisco certification. ) and CompTIA's Security+ certifications were selected by readers of CertCities.com as the top two certification titles that they would seek to acquire next year. According to CertCities.com Editor Becky Nagel, the CCIE landed the number one spot on the online publication's "10 Hottest Certifications for 2003" list because of its excellent reputation and job market relevancy, while Security+ is a new, entry-level title that can act as a stepping stone to more advanced certifications. The list is based on the results of CertCities.com's annual reader survey, which asked a diverse group of IT professionals what certification titles they plan to achieve within the next 12 months. These results are compiled into a "reader interest score" for each title. A "buzz score" from industry experts and contributing editors was also added based on the certification's reputation, the industry's take on the title and accolades it received. "This list of hottest certifications for the next year contains both surprises as well as some expected results," said Nagel. "Security certifications will be hot -- we knew that -- but, for example, we never expected three Linux/Unix titles to make the list. It appears that many traditional Windows network administrators are viewing Linux/Unix titles as a good way to expand their skill set." "It is interesting to see the diversity of titles on next year's list of hot certs," said Henry Allain, publisher of Microsoft Certified Professional See Microsoft certification. Magazine and CertCities.com. "It clearly shows that IT departments today are becoming increasingly more complex, which is driving a mixed bag of credentials and the need for IT professionals to have varied skill sets. In addition, many of these certifications are augmenting existing credentials, such as the popular MCSE See Microsoft certification. MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer , to bring greater marketability and advancement opportunities for the IT employee or manager." CertCities.com Hot Cert winners for 2003 are: 1. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Systems 2. Security+, Computing Technology Industry Association See CompTIA. (CompTIA) 3. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE RHCE Red Hat Certified Engineer RHCE Rhesus Blood Group, CcEe Antigens ), Red Hat 4. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP See Cisco certification. ), Cisco Systems 5. Certified Information Systems Security Professional Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is a vendor-neutral certification governed by the non-profit International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (commonly known as (ISC)²). (CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) The award for successful completion of an examination in computer security administered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. ), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) 6. Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA CCSA Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse CCSA Common Control Switching Arrangement CCSA Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association CCSA Certification in Control Self-Assessment CCSA California Charter Schools Association CCSA Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator ), Check Point 7. Linux+, Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) 8. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSA Mountain Club of South Africa MCSA Motor Current Signature Analysis MCSA Methodist Church of Southern Africa MCSA Missouri Council of School Administrators MCSA Major County Sheriff's Association ), Microsoft 9. Sun Certified Systems Administrator for Solaris Operating Environment, Sun Microsystems 10. (Tie) Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator (CCEA), Citrix, and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA See Microsoft certification. ), Microsoft "Many of these titles are the hardest certifications to achieve," said Nagel, "leading us to believe that with limited resources and a tight job market, IT professionals want to make sure the titles they achieve are meaningful and demonstrate skills that set them apart." To read the entire story, go to www.CertCities.com. The direct link to the article is: http://www.certcities.com/editorial/features/story.asp?EditorialsID=55 About CertCities.com CertCities.com, published by 101communications, is an online-only magazine for IT professionals interested in certification. Covering more than 120 IT certification titles from more than 30 vendors, CertCities.com delivers timely news, expert commentary and how-to articles, in addition to forums, quizzes, salary surveys and more. 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